Today, Jeff Cheung will be joined by The Close's resident financial expert, Peter Guy. Plus, our very own Eric Jiang recently spoke to Gary Ng, Senior Economist at Natixis, about the IPO outlook for 2026. And we will hear from VK Lee, Head of Talent Solutions for Hong Kong at Aon, who takes a deep dive into employee sentiment and the ways this can be improved. And Barbara Kelemen, who is Head of Asia at Dragonfly, recently spoke to us about global power shifts and what we may see in 2026

Rounding off the show will be Riitta Hanninen, Founder of Arctic Escapades, who talks on responsible tourism, especially to environmentally precious locations like the Arctic.

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On Wednesday's programme, we'll first look into the Hospital Authority's new charges and fees. Taking effect in three phases from January the 1st, the healthcare fee reform will charge Accident & Emergency patients according to the severity of their condition. It will also cap charges at 10,000 dollars per year for each patient.

Following the break, we'll speak to the Hong Kong Red Cross about its three to five year relief plan to support victims of the Tai Po blaze, after it received more than 400 million dollars in donations.

And lastly, American billionaire Mark Zuckerberg's once ambitious dream of creating a virtual world - the Metaverse - is facing challenges. He's reportedly planning to cut the division's budget by up to 30 percent after it recorded losses.

Let us know your thoughts. You can call us at 2338-8266, WhatsApp 6899-8518 email backchat@rthk.hk or comment on our Facebook page.

Welcome to the penultimate Brew of 2025! And... all the guys are on (a very well deserved) holiday, except our friend Doug Woodring from Ocean Recovery Alliance, who's been reporting in from 'his' holiday destinations for the past few weeks. He's back in Hong Kong, and today will be joining us, live from the waterfront, for a year ending, ocean saving, wrap-up chat at 12:35. Catch Doug on Facebook live if you can.

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Michael Lance takes you on a night-time journey back to the classic 'smooth FM' sounds of radio days gone by. Join him every weekday evening from 10.05 until 1 the next morning for After Hours with Michael Lance. Listen to the soulful melodies of R&B, soft rock ballads that defined a generation, iconic anthems, and the pop hits that keep our hearts beating in rhythm. Rediscover your favorites and uncover hidden gems, as After Hours gives you the perfect soundtrack to your late-night adventures. So, whether you’re sliding into your comfy chair, grabbing the wheel, or surrendering to the magic of the night, tune in to After Hours with Michael Lance.
 

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Stay with us throughout the night, every night, from 1.05am until dawn, as we slowly wake up with you. Enjoy the non-stop mellow side of the 70s to the 90s at first, with some legendary ballads and soft rock hits, which gently grow in pace, moving you towards the 2000s and a perfect morning mix of happy 'new day' songs by the time the sun comes up.

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